York is transformed into Georgian scene for filming of Gentleman Jack

Historic streets near York Minster have been transformed into 18th-century market scenes for the filming of BBC drama about Halifax's Anne Lister.

Chapter House Street and Ogleforth were both used in the shoot for the series Gentleman Jack, and photos taken by the Minster show actors in costume and authentic market stalls selling goods from the period.

The 'Gentleman Jack' nickname referred to her love of stereotypically male pursuits such as shooting. Her diaries and correspondence contain references to a number of same-sex relationships and she never married.

The joint BBC and HBO production - due to air in 2019 - will focus on her relationship with another wealthy woman, Ann Walker, from 1832 onwards. The couple even got engaged and attended a church in York to take communion together.

The cast have already been spotted filming in Huddersfield and are due to head to the Danish capital of Copenhagen. Suranne Jones will star as Lister with Sophie Rundle as Walker, and Happy Valley's Sally Wainwright will direct.